Best Practices for Virtual Presenters
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Best Practices for Virtual Presenters
Session AgendaSession Agenda
Virtual vs. Traditional ClassroomVirtual vs. Traditional Classroom
• Typical Student Expectations
• Unique Advantages of the Virtual Classroom
• Virtual Classroom Studio Considerations
• Classroom Audio Options
Understanding Your Content OptionsUnderstanding Your Content Options
• Student/Attendee Console
• PowerPoint and other content
• Web Content Development
• Live Demonstrations
Powerful Course IntroductionsPowerful Course Introductions
• Instructor Introductions
• Student Introductions
• Course Goals/Objectives
• Classroom Management
Interacting with your AudienceInteracting with your Audience
FocusFocus• “I know participants are not paying attention.”
• “I think participants are doing e-mail.”
• “It seems like participants are lost at times.”
Techniques to FocusTechniques to Focus• Be clear and concise.
• “Grab your mouse…”
• Walk them through every step.
EngageEngage• “It’s strange not seeing their faces…”
• “Nobody sees my hand motions…”
• “My humor isn’t as funny if you can’t see me…”
Techniques to EngageTechniques to Engage• Use the Participation Meter to gauge interest.
• Use Technology Hand-raise Feedback Chat Q&A Surveys Pass the floor
• Use video.
Too Much of a Good ThingToo Much of a Good Thing
• Don’t use one tool over and over.
• Mix it up.
MotivateMotivate• “Our sessions are pretty long and people get tired.”
• “We don’t have enough attendees to get creative.”
• “Our audience might be too technical for this.”
• “It seems people drop off before we’re finished.”
Techniques to MotivateTechniques to Motivate• Know your audience, but take risks
• Try a contest…!
• Ensure content is relevant and real-world
PreparationPreparation• “Seems like this is a ton to remember?”
• “Uh, uh, er………… Uh, one second, er…”
• “My co-leader tends to talk over me.”
Techniques for PreparationTechniques for Preparation• Know your content cold.
• Practice your transitions.
• With co-leader, define your roles beforehand.
Scenario-Based ApproachScenario-Based Approach• Start each concept with a real-world scenario.
• Present a “problem.”
• Solve it using content outlined in the objectives.
• Repeat.
Multiple Presenters• Splitting It Up
• Advocate
• Morning Drive
• The Role of the Assistant
Q&A
Integrated Audio
In-Session Best Practices
Leader / Assistant Start Screen
Dual Monitor Mode
Content Display Size
Multiple Areas of Control
Multiple Areas of Control
Multiple Areas of Control